3.) 27 Jun 2017 16:11:54
I hope Vegas just lost their leverage when hamonic got traded and the UFA talking period opened and they panicked. Because if that was all they were getting and Ottawa didn't step up to that price to keep karlsson/ methot together after phaneuf wouldn't waive, then fans only have GM Dorion to blame.

5.) 27 Jun 2017 17:33:55
Vegas had leverage on Ottawa, which is why they were asking for a first for Methot. In reality he's a solid, but slow defensive dman who provides little to no offensive benefit.

He should do well playing with Klingberg, as he did with Karlsson. But I would never expect him to be the go-to guy in a top 4 pairing.

6.) 28 Jun 2017 04:17:28
I would think a first, especially this year when it was such a late one, would be worth keeping that pair together. But I obviously don't watch as many Sens games as you guys. I just thought they were a real good pair that the coach leaned on so much. Don't see a 28th pick being able to have that kind of impact while this core is still good.

4.) 07 Jun 2017 01:28:28
TopShelf-I believe you are incorrect. At the time there was heavy speculation of the Coyotes making a big pitch for Mathews centered around OEL++ for Mathews (mostly Toronto Media) . The Coyotes then Clarified they would not trade OEL for Mathews. But the leafs didn't offer that at least I'm 90% sure. The Yotes would be stupid not to make that trade.

3.) 05 Jun 2017 20:34:48
Drouin isn't going anywhere unless it's for a really good Dman. Oleksiak is a bottom pairing guy, Eakins is a 3rd line player, could play second line somewhere maybe but not in Tampa. 29th pick doesn't justify it at all. Yzerman has shown he has ice in his veins and won't be pushed around or forced to do something he doesn't want to (drouin trade demand, stamkos going to FA, Hedman deal)

1.) 08 May 2017 21:00:54
Lots have been involved with Schneider. what is the true value of this year's 3rd overall is what i'm wondering. is whoever taken at 3rd the next Drais. or the next Galchenyuk. Like all draft picks, its 95% of the time unknown if someone will have success, unless its a McDavid, Mathews kinda thing.

3.) 09 May 2017 03:03:57
I agree with Sosahabs about the Schneider talk.

As for offers for the 3rd overall pick, I have a couple ideas for my red wings.

1. Would something around Mrazek plus be considered? Not sure what the plus would be.
2. If Mrazek isn't enough, would Mrazek plus one of Tatar/ Nyquist work?
3. If the first two don't work, would 9th overall plus Mrazek be fair for 3rd overall plus something?

Just some thoughts here, I know from a Wings perspective that trading Mrazek is unlikely but since Detroit is entering rebuild, he might be too old when the rest of the roster is ready as opposed to Dallas who is in a better position. Getting 3rd overall for Detroit could be useful to get the best D-man available (possibly even consider moving up a spot or two? ) . The 3rd overall would help Detroit's rebuild. Detroit has current pieces to offer Dallas to help them in the now.

Also Dallas could persuade Vegas to take one of Niemi/ Lehtonen and Protect Mrazek. Detroit would still expose Howard and protect Coreau. Vegas probably won't touch Howard's contract.

Is something here plausible? Not sure on Dallas needs besides replacing Sharp and upgrading the goalie.

4.) 09 May 2017 04:39:34
If Dallas is moving the 3rd overall pick with goaltending in mind, no one on Detroit would make it happen. Not a shot at mrazek, I think he's a decent goalie, but to give up a third overall it better be a sure thing large upgrade on the goalies they have. Just don't see mrazek as being consistent enough to guarantee he has a better season next year than lehtonen or niemi possibly could. even in a weaker draft, there's some real good players at the top of it.

5.) 09 May 2017 05:00:42
Idk I see your point but is Mzarek really a big improvement over Niemi or Lethonen. I MEAN yea he's better and younger but enough to give the 3 overall pick. Idk seams a bit weird and unlikely to me.

7.) 09 May 2017 16:13:22
@UnbiasedJim @GoldenNights
Mrazek is still a goalie with value who still young and played on a team last year that finished pretty close to the bottom so he didn't get much help ok either end of the ice. I still feel Mrazek is a definite upgrade over both Niemi/ Lehtonen but he like you said may not be elite like Schneider. However he has shown glimpses of that possibility and should be considered from Dallas as a viable option especially if Schneider isn't moving. Mrazek seems unlikely to move and as a wings fan I wouldn't want to move him without getting something of need back. I feel a top d-man in the draft could be worth the risk.

@TysonBarrie

Personally I feel that is an overpayment, the 3rd overall is valuable but a team's starting goalie plus their own pick seems drastic. I would be perfectly fine adding to Mrazek but adding 9th and Mrazek causes me to hesitate and just stay the course.

3.) 05 Jul 2017 17:26:52
They should attempt to acquire a better 2nd line LW like Neal or JVR at the deadline. Could really help that 2nd line out. Neal if they want the elite wrister or JVR if they want that Elite net front presence. I'd rather have Pittsburghs offense then the stars.

2.) 22 Feb 2017 13:24:38
Draft Liljegren with the pick and hope he develops to be a top 2. Unless you're going to pay and arm and a leg really the only way to get these top 2 D are too dract and develop them yourself.